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EX53 OPJ

2003 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,819 mi
Last recorded147,819 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 530102,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 147,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,859 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 132,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,613 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,571 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,233 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,927 miles

rear lower wishbones, front most bushes perishing and unbonding

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear lower wishbones, front most bushes perishing and unbonding

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,726 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,929 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,453 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,014 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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EX53 OPJ is a 2003 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 102,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX53 OPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX53 OPJ registered?

EX53 OPJ is a 2003 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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